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In Poland, where criticising Israel remains taboo, Gaza solidarity rises

Igor Dobrowolski's art powerfully critiques the mockery of suffering in Gaza, confronting historical and political taboos in Poland.

If I Weren't an Activist - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Activism can be exhausting and draining, contrasting sharply with the peace and joy found in creative pursuits like art.

In Poland, where criticising Israel remains taboo, Gaza solidarity rises

Igor Dobrowolski's art powerfully critiques the mockery of suffering in Gaza, confronting historical and political taboos in Poland.

If I Weren't an Activist - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Activism can be exhausting and draining, contrasting sharply with the peace and joy found in creative pursuits like art.
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Art Institute of Chicago explores 'complex terrain' of Pan-African art

The exhibition celebrates Nascimento's Quilombismo as a foundational Black liberation movement, emphasizing the necessity of reclaiming Black history and identity.

Nelson Saiers and the Bitcoin Rat: Art, Activism, and Mathematical Precision | stupidDOPE

Nelson Saiers uses art to critique financial systems while celebrating cryptocurrency advancements, blending mathematics, finance, and social commentary.

Climate protesters disrupt opening night of Swan Lake at Sadler's Wells Theatre

Fossil Free London activists demanded Sadler's Wells Theatre cut ties with Barclays due to its funding of fossil fuels and arms.
#jasleen-kaur

Jasleen Kaur wins 2024 Turner Prize for show evoking the joy and power of coming together

Jasleen Kaur, utilizing everyday objects in her art, won the 2024 Turner Prize for her installation that melds personal and political themes.

Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests, Turner Prize Goes to Jasleen Kaur

Jasleen Kaur won the Turner Prize amid protests advocating for divestment from Israeli-linked donors.
Her installation reflects her Sikh childhood in Scotland, intertwining personal and political narratives.

Jasleen Kaur wins 2024 Turner Prize for show evoking the joy and power of coming together

Jasleen Kaur, utilizing everyday objects in her art, won the 2024 Turner Prize for her installation that melds personal and political themes.

Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests, Turner Prize Goes to Jasleen Kaur

Jasleen Kaur won the Turner Prize amid protests advocating for divestment from Israeli-linked donors.
Her installation reflects her Sikh childhood in Scotland, intertwining personal and political narratives.
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Winners Announced for Buildner's Fourth Annual Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial Competition

The competition seeks designs for a memorial that promotes nuclear disarmament and reflects the ongoing threat of nuclear weapons.

A brush with Leon Kruijswijk

Art reflects the duality of human experience—purity versus misery, prompting deep reflections on life and society.
The intersection of art and activism plays a crucial role in addressing historical and contemporary issues.

How the Middle East conflict overshadows art in Germany DW 11/28/2024

The global divide over the Middle East conflict increasingly complicates dialogue and understanding.
#gaza

Nan Goldin Challenges Germany on What Artists Can Say About Israel

Nan Goldin challenges the expectation of silence in the art community regarding pro-Palestinian viewpoints by publicly supporting the cause.

The London Palestine Film Festival Is Back for 2024

The London Palestine Film Festival showcases Palestinian culture and issues through film, fostering connection and understanding.

A Gazan Photographer Embraces Her Refugee Lens in San Francisco | KQED

The harrowing impact of war in Gaza is conveyed through personal narratives, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness about the experiences of refugees.

Nan Goldin Challenges Germany on What Artists Can Say About Israel

Nan Goldin challenges the expectation of silence in the art community regarding pro-Palestinian viewpoints by publicly supporting the cause.

The London Palestine Film Festival Is Back for 2024

The London Palestine Film Festival showcases Palestinian culture and issues through film, fostering connection and understanding.

A Gazan Photographer Embraces Her Refugee Lens in San Francisco | KQED

The harrowing impact of war in Gaza is conveyed through personal narratives, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness about the experiences of refugees.
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Tim Robbins: You're telling me Netflix is the future of cinema? We're in big trouble'

Tim Robbins cannot dissociate his art from politics and social movements, illustrating the intrinsic connection between culture and activism.
#social-justice

Remembering queer lives lost to hate

Transgender usage of public facilities does not increase safety risks; it's crucial to challenge false narratives surrounding LGBTQ+ individuals.

Juxtapoz Magazine - New Book: Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr.: Citizen Printer

Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. utilizes his art to promote social justice, equality, and resistance through accessible language and print.

Parables of Earth: Self-Care for Those Who Still Care - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Climate justice advocates face mental health challenges due to ongoing climate crises, balancing the need to stay informed with the risk of burnout.

Remembering queer lives lost to hate

Transgender usage of public facilities does not increase safety risks; it's crucial to challenge false narratives surrounding LGBTQ+ individuals.

Juxtapoz Magazine - New Book: Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr.: Citizen Printer

Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. utilizes his art to promote social justice, equality, and resistance through accessible language and print.

Parables of Earth: Self-Care for Those Who Still Care - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Climate justice advocates face mental health challenges due to ongoing climate crises, balancing the need to stay informed with the risk of burnout.
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#cultural-heritage

from bamboo shelters to mythical pavilions: environmental resilience at the lahore biennale

The Lahore Biennale connects ecological activism with cultural heritage, showcasing art that addresses climate vulnerability and promotes sustainable adaptation.

Ecological operas: the Gwangju Biennale 2024 moves away from the ideological

The Gwangju Biennale honors the 1980 pro-democracy uprising, with this year's theme focusing on Pansori to voice marginalized communities.

Ugandan artist's first solo show at the de Young creates queer ancestors

Leilah Babirye's art highlights the existence of queer histories within African culture, merging traditional materials with contemporary forms.

from bamboo shelters to mythical pavilions: environmental resilience at the lahore biennale

The Lahore Biennale connects ecological activism with cultural heritage, showcasing art that addresses climate vulnerability and promotes sustainable adaptation.

Ecological operas: the Gwangju Biennale 2024 moves away from the ideological

The Gwangju Biennale honors the 1980 pro-democracy uprising, with this year's theme focusing on Pansori to voice marginalized communities.

Ugandan artist's first solo show at the de Young creates queer ancestors

Leilah Babirye's art highlights the existence of queer histories within African culture, merging traditional materials with contemporary forms.
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#transgender-rights

Remembering queer lives lost to hate

There is no evidence supporting the idea that allowing transgender people access to facilities according to their identity increases safety risks.

London's fourth plinth artwork aims to unite trans community around the world'

The fourth plinth artwork by Teresa Margolles aims to unite the trans community and honor victims of hate crimes against transgender individuals.

Remembering queer lives lost to hate

There is no evidence supporting the idea that allowing transgender people access to facilities according to their identity increases safety risks.

London's fourth plinth artwork aims to unite trans community around the world'

The fourth plinth artwork by Teresa Margolles aims to unite the trans community and honor victims of hate crimes against transgender individuals.
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Rapper Versoul Takes the Director's Chair for 'This is My Story: Tenderloin'

The documentary 'This Is My Story: Tenderloin' emphasizes the beauty within struggles faced by Tenderloin artists, challenging perceptions of homelessness and societal neglect.

Broadway braces for Trump's second act | amNewYork

The Broadway community reacted passionately to Trump's 2024 election, showing feelings of anger and concern regarding its impact on theater and democracy.

CIFF 2024: The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt's Monument to Ida B. Wells, Time Passages, Slice of Life: The American Dream. In Former Pizza Huts | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Documentaries at the Chicago International Film Festival highlight the coexistence of hope and hardship, showcasing narratives of renewal and transformation.
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I was afraid somebody might run on stage and harm us': the Taiwanese play that dares to address nationhood

Chiayo Kuo's play explores Taiwan's diplomatic struggles and fears of aggression, reflecting the intense pressures faced by Taiwan in the global community.

Theater of the Apocalypse

The new plays address the climate crisis through personal narratives, intertwining family themes and representation in theater.

I was afraid somebody might run on stage and harm us': the Taiwanese play that dares to address nationhood

Chiayo Kuo's play explores Taiwan's diplomatic struggles and fears of aggression, reflecting the intense pressures faced by Taiwan in the global community.

Theater of the Apocalypse

The new plays address the climate crisis through personal narratives, intertwining family themes and representation in theater.
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Empty Beds: a mural highlights the abduction of Ukrainian children

A powerful mural in NYC raises awareness of the abduction of 19,546 Ukrainian children, evoking deep emotional resonance and calling for remembrance.
#social-issues

An exhibition on reproductive health raises urgent questions-and the spectre of self-censorship

The exhibition confronts the realities of reproductive freedoms lost, emphasizing the historical lack of true agency in reproductive healthcare.

India: When stick figure cartoons are seen as a threat DW 10/11/2024

Rachita Taneja's comics started as a way to entertain friends but have become a vital tool for social and political commentary.

Aerial dance troupe in SF tackles abortion in new work

The arts can provide hope and alternative perspectives on societal issues like housing and reproductive justice.

An exhibition on reproductive health raises urgent questions-and the spectre of self-censorship

The exhibition confronts the realities of reproductive freedoms lost, emphasizing the historical lack of true agency in reproductive healthcare.

India: When stick figure cartoons are seen as a threat DW 10/11/2024

Rachita Taneja's comics started as a way to entertain friends but have become a vital tool for social and political commentary.

Aerial dance troupe in SF tackles abortion in new work

The arts can provide hope and alternative perspectives on societal issues like housing and reproductive justice.
moresocial-issues

Jennifer Kim Sohn Sews Together '25 Million Stitches'

Jennifer Kim Sohn created '25 Million Stitches' to raise awareness about the refugee crisis through art and activism.
#community-resilience

How Ghana's LGBTQ+ community is fighting the country's deadly "Family Values" bill - LGBTQ Nation

Ghana's new bill severely punishes LGBTQ+ identities, worsening discrimination and violence against the community.
The LGBTQ+ community in Ghana is creating digital safe spaces and underground art scenes to resist oppression.

After Enduring Hurricane Milton, a Florida Director Shows Her Climate Film in Oakland

Fire is a metaphor for healing and confronting social repression for Black and brown communities. Artists play a crucial role in fostering regenerative relationships with the land.

How Ghana's LGBTQ+ community is fighting the country's deadly "Family Values" bill - LGBTQ Nation

Ghana's new bill severely punishes LGBTQ+ identities, worsening discrimination and violence against the community.
The LGBTQ+ community in Ghana is creating digital safe spaces and underground art scenes to resist oppression.

After Enduring Hurricane Milton, a Florida Director Shows Her Climate Film in Oakland

Fire is a metaphor for healing and confronting social repression for Black and brown communities. Artists play a crucial role in fostering regenerative relationships with the land.
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Dragmocracy: A Night of Voting & Civic Pride (SF)

Dragmocracy event on October 12th aims to empower voters with a night of pride and drag while offering incentives like free drinks and giveaways.

SF Disability Justice Activist Alice Wong Wins MacArthur 'Genius' Grant, as Does Cabaret Star Justin Vivian Bond

Alice Wong and Justin Vivian Bond are among the notable MacArthur Fellows for 2024, recognized for their impactful work in activism and performance.

Shepard Fairey and Gloria Steinem just teamed up on a new line of election merch

Art and activism unite to support voter engagement through Merch Aid's fundraising initiatives.
Shepard Fairey emphasizes that individual voting is essential to influence societal change.

Artist on trial for website satirising Icelandic company's alleged role in the Fishrot scandal

The High Court will decide the fate of an artwork exposing corporate corruption in the Fishrot scandal involving Samherji Group.
The website serves as a satire targeting corporate ethics.

How the Climate Museum Hopes Art Will Spur Action

The Climate Museum uses interactive art to inspire agency and action against climate change.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Radio Juxtapoz, ep 148: Patrisse Cullors and the Expansive Language of Art and Activism

Patrisse Cullors combines art and activism to explore and challenge cultural narratives, particularly in the context of current political events.

elon magazine's surreal imagery & investigative research uncover musk's media spectacles

GIGACITIES COLLECTIVE critiques the celebrity media surrounding Elon Musk through a research-based art project that examines socio-economic and environmental implications.

In Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, artist Autumn Breon's neon-pink vending machine proffers free self-care

Autumn Breon's Care Machine promotes civic engagement by providing essential health resources and encouraging community participation during the DNC season.

Remembering 'Wattie' Taylor, architect, carpenter, writer, actor, model, activist

Wattie Taylor III was a multifaceted artist and activist known for his writings, architecture journey, and commitment to renewable energy and peace initiatives.

THE INTIMIDATION OF DEED

Art and activism intertwine in challenging status quo and engaging in intervention. Boundaries are man-made constructs, open to intervention for change.

Ai Weiwei's 'Don Quixote' Exhibition to Open at MUSAC in Leon, Spain | stupidDOPE

Ai Weiwei's exhibition in Spain showcases his blend of art and political activism through monumental works, including LEGO brick paintings and a Murano glass chandelier.

A$AP Rocky Makes Paris Fashion Week Debut with First AWGE Runway Collection

A$AP Rocky debuts "American Sabotage" at Paris Fashion Week, showcasing purposeful collection exploring ghetto expressionism.
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